Section 2: Safety
2.1) Equipment Safety
Warning: Many States or regions require specific safety devices or equipment. It is
your responsibility to familiarize yourself with laws of the state or region in which
you ride and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping your self
and your scooter.
A. Helmets:
While not all States or regions require riders to wear approved protective head
gear, common sense dictates that you should wear a DOT, Snell, BSI or CPSC approved helmets.
Most serious
incidences
involve head injuries which might have been avoided if the rider had
worn a helmet.
Your authorized Go-Ped® dealer may have a variety of attractive approved helmets, and can
recommend one to suit your needs. Make sure that it fits correctly, is worn correctly and is
properly secured. Ask your dealer to help with the fit and adjustment of your helmet, or refer to
the owner’s manual provided with the helmet. Buckle Up!
WARNING: Always wear an approved helmet when riding your scooter. Helmet should
be worn correctly as outlined in the owner’s manual for the helmet. Failure to wear
an approved helmet can result in serious injury.
B. Protective pads:
Elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards are not required by most states
or regions. Again, common sense dictates that you should wear protective pads to help protect
against injury. Your authorized Go-Ped® dealer may have a variety of protective pads, and can
recommend one to suit your needs. A good set of pads should fit
comfortably
, stay in
position
at
all times and not have any
excess strapping, Velcro,
or other protrusions to catch on anything
that can cause you to lose
control
of your scooter/cart.
C. Shoes:
Your shoes should have good grip, protection, and support. Your shoes should have
adequate
strapping or
laces
so they stay on your feet. Make sure that laces or other strapping
can not catch or hang-up on any part of the scooter or other objects. Never ride barefoot or
wear
sandals
.
D. Clothing:
Being seen is very important. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing will
help make riders more noticeable. Clothing should not be so loose that it can catch on moving
parts or be snagged on other objects.
E. Eye protection:
Any kind of riding can involve airborne
debris
, dust, and bugs, so common
sense dictates that you should wear protective eyewear with protective lenses.
2.2) Mechanical Safety Check
Here is a simple procedure you should get in the habit of before you get on your scooter:
A. Nuts, bolts, and structural:
Pick your scooter off the ground a few inches and bounce it off
the ground. Do a quick visual and tactile inspection of the whole scooter. Make sure you look at
all
visible
nuts, bolts and
structural
welds. If anything sounds, feels or looks loose or shows
signs of stress then replace, or secure them. If you’re not sure, ask someone with
experience
to
check, or ask an authorized dealer to show you what to look for in a
mechanical
safety check.
Check the frame, fork, and “t” handle, particularly in areas around all tube joints for any deep
scratches, cracks, or discoloration. These are signs of stress-caused “fatigue” or overloading
and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, tighten any which are not.
Check drive components for wear adjust or replace if necessary. If your scooter is fitted with a
chain drive, clean and oil chain and check chain tension.
5. As required:
If any part fails your Mechanical Safety Check (see section 2.2) have those
parts serviced immediately.
6. Every 25 to 50 hours:
Take your Go-Ped® to an authorized Go-Ped® dealer for a complete
check up. Idle speed, kill switch, bakes, steering, air-cleaner, spark plug (gap), cylinder, muffler
and bolts, bearings, drive components, and crankshaft should all be looked at and adjusted,
replaced or repaired as necessary.
8.2) Special Engine Maintenance:
There are a few things you can do to keep your Go-Ped® engine at its best performance and
cleanest for the environment.
WARNING: Due to High operating temperatures, make sure that the engine has
stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine.
A. Air Filter:
If the air filter is clogged, this reduce the engine performance and life. Clean the
Air Filter every 1-3 hours of riding. Check and clean the element in warm, soapy water as
required. Properly oil with a foam airfilter oil before reinstalling. If the element is broken or shrunk,
replace with a new one. Foam air filter oil is available through your authorized Go-Ped® dealer.
B. Fuel Filter:
When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel cap and the fuel filter
for blockage. Have an authorized dealer service a blocked fuel filter.
C. Spark Plug:
Starting failure and misfiring are often caused by a fouled spark plug. Clean the
spark plug and check that the plug gap in the correct range (Correct plug gap is .024 - .026”).
For a replacement plug, always use the correct type for your motor.
CAUTION:
Using any spark plug other than those designated by the manufacture of the engine
may result in engine failing to operate properly or cause engine damage. To install the spark plug,
first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten at a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.
(87-104 in-lbs torque)
D. Things to remember:
Keep air-intake clean of debris and the filter properly oiled and do
not touch the muffler or cylinder. These parts get extremely hot from operation, and remain hot
for a short time after the equipment is turned off.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage, or
corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it
repaired immediately. Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on
fire.
Section 9: Adjustment
9.1) Brakes:
Disc brake caliper
The brake caliper brake pads must be replaced when the pads are worn less then the thickness
of a dime.
Brake pads are available threw your authorized Go-Ped® dealer
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